Valentin Afonin

Valentin Ivanovich Afonin (Валентин Иванович Афонин; 22 December 1939 – 2 April 2021) was a Soviet footballer who played as a defender.

International career
He played for Soviet Union national team (42 matches), and was a participant at the 1966 FIFA World Cup, 1970 FIFA World Cup and at the 1968 UEFA European Football Championship.

Honours

 * Soviet Top League: 1970
 * Soviet Top League runner-up: 1966
 * Top 33 players year-end list: 1968, 1969, 1970